Homeowners should consider the importance of roof maintenance. If the roof is not regulalry maintained leaks can occur. In this artcle we will be discussing the issue of roofing repairs and if you have any roofing repair issues dont hesitate to contact us on 0333 700 1111 or visit our Flat Roof Repair page.
For this reason, it's helpful to know some handy roofing repair tips and hints so you can react quickly before the leak damages your home contents or fixtures and fittings.
The first a homeowner may notice they have a leaky roof is if a damp patch is noticed on the ceiling. If this worsens, the ceiling may start to drip or even sag under the weight of the water. As soon as you notice this, it's important to place a bucket or water collection tray under the drip. And this should always be placed directly under the source of the drip, not under the damp ceiling.
If you catch a leaky roof early on, there is a good chance your ceiling may dry out and you will have minimal decoration to do to make good. If the leak is left for a long period of time, the ceiling may sag and the plaster may be damaged beyond repair, meaning a patch job will be needed followed by extensive redecoration.
Trace the leak back to the point of origin. The damage that the water causes is actually helpful in this as you can see the discolouration and areas of mold which indicate that water is where it shouldn't be. Small amounts of water can flow along surfaces for quite a distance from the initial point of ingress and it is important to follow it back properly, you don't want to effect a large repair to part of your roof and then find out that the main source of the leak is actually in another part of the roof entirely. The last thing that you want after making repairs to your roof is to need to make repairs to your roof.
If you are worried about any damp patches or leaks, a good idea is to call a local roofing firm who will use the right roofing supplies to repair your roof. They will also be able to check the entire roof and will be able to spot potential areas of concern that might have been otherwise overlooked
